Chulu Far East Peak Climbing

The climb is combined with the classic trek around the Annapurna massif, ascending the Marshyangdi valley and crossing the Thorong La, before descending to Pokhara via

the Kali Gandaki valley. The trek takes you through a wonderful variety of landscape and culture; from the lower subtropical reaches to the upper valley with its terraced fields and rhododendron and pine forests.

The North-East ridge is considered the normal route to climb this peak from a Base Camp on the moraine at 5334m. Most climbers make it to the top and back from Base Camp in one long day.

You should be physically fit with climbing experience, and be familiar with the use of your equipment, crampons, harness, ice axe, tying knots and handling climb in gropes. Most of the climbing involved will be walking rope together, including glacial walking.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about eight hours.

Day 04: Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours.

Day 05: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) takes about five hours.

Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m.) takes about five and half hours.

Day 07: Trek from Ngwal to Yak Kharka (3950 m).

Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Ngwal (3657m.) takes about six hours.

Day 09: Trek from Base Camp to High camp.

Day 10: Trek from Yak Kharka to Chulu Far East Base Camp.

Day 11: Trek from High Camp to Manang (3540m) takes about five hours.

Day 12: Ascend High Camp to Summit Chulu Far East (6038m.) and back to high camp.

Day 13: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m.) takes about 3 and half hours.

Day 14: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m.) takes about three and half hours.

Day 15: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours.

Day 16: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about seven hours.

Day 17: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours.

Day 18: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes.

Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours.

Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.

Day 21: Departure

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Checking your climbing equipment's, and discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guide. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about eight hours.

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about eight hours. Stay overnight at lodge in Bhulbhule.

Day 04: Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Bhulbhule to Chamje (1410m.) takes about seven hours. Ahead the Marshyangdi valley forms a steep V-shape and you follow the winding mountain path down through Syange (1100m.) where there is a beautiful waterfall above it and along the river for some distance. The trail then climbs steeply and the path is cut into the sheer cliff-face some 200-300m above the riverbed.. Now the trail begins to observe small ups and downs to Chamje through the forests. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 05: Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Chame to Pisang (3100m.) takes about five hours. With Lamjung Himal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you set off for Pisang. The mountain disappears as you climb the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. You continue through a fir and pine forest, climbing to a high, rocky area as the opposite bank becomes an impassable cliff. From this point the valley becomes extremely steep-sided as you follow the path to Bhratang (2950m.). You now walk through a pine forest and as the forest ends, the valley changes from a V-shape to a gentle U-shape, opening up a wonderful vista before us. You can see the east peak of Annapurna II as well as Pisang Peak (6091m.) to the north-east. Continuing on, you come to a long Mani wall by a bridge and the lower village of Pisang. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 06: Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m.) takes about five and half hours.

Trek from Dharapani to Chame (2675m.) takes about five and half hours. As you cut through a narrow field from the village, the Dudh Khola, originates from the south face of Manaslu, enters on the opposite bank. The Marshyangdi then veers to the left and as Annapurna II becomes visible ahead, you arrive at Bagarchhap, a Bhote village with prayer flags fluttering in the breeze around Buddhist monastery. Continuing to climb through forests of pine and oak, you pass through Danaque (2210m.). The trail goes through flat level until you reach Chame where there are government offices, shops and hotels. Chame is the administrative headquarters for the Manang district. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 07: Trek from Ngwal to Yak Kharka (3950 m).

Trek from Ngwal to Yak Kharka (3950 m). Stay overnight at camp.

Day 08: Trek from Pisang to Ngwal (3657m.) takes about six hours.

Trek from Pisang to Ngwal (3657m.) takes about six hours. Stay overnight at camp.

Trek from High Camp to Manang (3540m) takes about five hours. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 12: Ascend High Camp to Summit Chulu Far East (6038m.) and back to high camp.

Ascend High Camp to Summit Chulu Far East (6038m.) and back to high camp. Stay overnight at camp.

Day 13: Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m.) takes about 3 and half hours.

Trek from Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi (4420m.) takes about 3 and half hours. Leaving Yak Kharka, you climb gradually to a ridge before descending to the headwaters of the Marshyangdi and crossing via a covered wooden bridge. After a short ascent up the mountain path on the right bank, you follow a narrow trail across an unstable spree slope and then descend to Thorung Phedi. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 14: Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m.) takes about three and half hours.

Trek from Manang to Yak Kharka (4350m.) takes about three and half hours. Now the trail ascends gently all the way to Yak Kharka passing through the Gunsang (3960m.) village. En route, you can see panoramic views all the day. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 15: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours.

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours. Today we continue down for early two hours and then walk through the flat path till we reach Jomsom. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 16: Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about seven hours.

Trek from Thorong Phedi to Muktinath (3850m.) via Thorong La (5416m.) Pass and it takes about seven hours. You start early today for your crossing of Thorung La [5416m]. The trail becomes steep immediately on leaving camp but as this trail has been used by local people for hundreds of years the path is well defined. The gradient then eases and after around 4 hours of steady climbing you reaches the chorten and prayer flags of the pass. The views are dramatic to say the least, from the snow-covered mountains above, to the head of the Kali Gandaki valley below and the brown and purple hills of Mustang which are spread out before us. The descent to Muktinath is a knee pounding 1600m but it's compensated for with excellent views of Dhaulagiri. Eventually the moraines give way to grassy slopes before a pleasant walk along the Jhong Khola Valley to Muktinath and its shrines and temple. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 17: Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours.

Trek from Muktinath to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about 5 hours. Today we continue down for early two hours and then walk through the flat path till we reach Jomsom. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 18: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes.

Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes. The flights are available during the morning time. The strong breeze blows during and after and frequent change of the weather prevents the flight being landed and taken off in the afternoon. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

Day 19: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours.

Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that takes about seven hours. While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you head up to Damauli, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar where Nepal's first Cable car is operated to reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields, vegetable fields and people being engaged in their daily life activities. From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the gateway to capital city.

Day 20: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 21: Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

The Trip includes following services:

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private car

4 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu

One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening

Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

b) Trekking/Climbing

Peak permit for Chulu East Peak

Entry permit for Annapurna Conservation Area

Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card

Climbing guide/s (Sirdar) and Trekking guide/s

Trekking Cooks and Kitchen Helpers

Necessary porters (one porter carries 25 kilograms)

Coverage of insurance and rescue for climbing guides, cooks and porters

1 night hotel accommodation with breakfast in Pokhara

All meals three times a day during the trek/climb

Accommodation in tea-houses (lodges) for some nights and some nights camping

Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost include required.)

The Trip does not include:

Personal nature expenses

Travel insurance

All drinks & beverages

Hot shower

Battery charges

Tips

Personal Climbing equipment

Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in.